Industry News
City of Darwin reassures on safety and privacy
Darwin will comply with best practice in the gathering, storage and analysis of data collected through its smart technology, said the city's lord mayor. [ + ]
Whittlesea deploys process management, automation solution
Victoria's City of Whittlesea Council will use Nintex Promapp to manage and automate more than 100 customer-facing processes. [ + ]
DHS opens digital forensics lab in Brisbane
The Department of Human Services' second digital forensics lab will support the agency's efforts to stamp out welfare fraud. [ + ]
Mobile tool for parliamentarians wins award
A website developed for the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority to educate staff on spending rules has won an IPAA Innovation Award. [ + ]
DTA seeks applicants for Data Fellowship program
During their fellowship, participants will design prototypes that improve or redesign their agency's approach to real-life programs. [ + ]
National Data Advisory Council holds second meeting
The second meeting focused on the consultation covering the development of the data sharing and release framework. [ + ]
Start-ups and government join forces to find solutions
A program that brings IT start-ups and government bodies together to solve public sector challenges has begun in Victoria. [ + ]
Main Roads WA signs expanded deal with ASG
Main Roads Western Australia has appointed ASG Group to provide the agency with additional specialist IT services, such as software and infrastructure support. [ + ]
Cenitex launches Protected-level cloud service
Cenitex's VicCloud Protect provides Azure-hosted Protected-level cloud security for Victorian Government departments and agencies. [ + ]
NSW releasing iVote code for review
The NSW Electoral Commission will provide qualified reviewers with access to components of the code of the iVote online voting platform to scan for vulnerabilities. [ + ]
US cities urged to take action on ransomware
US state and local government agencies have been urged to take steps to protect their systems against the increasing threat posed by ransomware. [ + ]
New appointment to National Data Advisory Council
Professor Sallie Pearson has been appointed to the federal government's National Data Advisory Council to replace the retiring Professor Fiona Stanley. [ + ]
IP Australia lays out 2018–22 strategic roadmap
IP Australia is evaluating adopting innovative technologies such as blockchain and advanced analytics to overhaul its processes and service offerings. [ + ]
Success for smart city protocol tests
A 'plug fest' at Spain's University of Valencia tested a range of smart city applications that bring together sensors and central city management software. [ + ]
Nominations open for the Australian Government Digital Awards
This year there are nine award categories covering products, platforms, services, methodologies, talent, partnerships and more. [ + ]